Hong Kong has enacted new legislation to curb the use of single-use plastic cutlery and Styrofoam products, aiming to tackle pollution, officials said.
Hong Kong’s single-use plastics ban begins with little disruption at restaurant chains
Many customers buying takeaway breakfast in busy business district decline to pay extra for alternatives to plastic cutlery as ban gets under way.
Tourists, business travellers take Hong Kong’s new ban on single-use plastics in their stride
Tourists and business travellers visiting Hong Kong have said they are not too bothered by the new ban on single-use plastics which bars hotels from giving out certain toiletries, although some find ...
Hong Kong tries to start new plastic waste reduction on Earth Day
Hong Kong authorities are trying to impose new rules that will cut the use of single-use plastic in a wide variety of businesses from Monday, coinciding with Earth Day.
A ban on single-use plastics takes effect in Hong Kong in a bid to reduce pollution
Hong Kong has passed a legislation to stop the sale and distribution of Styrofoam products and single-use plastic cutlery as a way to reduce the amount of plastic waste in the city ...
Hong Kong’s single-use plastics ban off to smooth start as many opt for own utensils instead of forking out HK$1 for takeaway alternatives
Many customers buying takeaway breakfast in busy business district decline to pay extra for alternatives to plastic cutlery as ban gets under way But some smaller operators still handing out plastic ...
Global accelerators and incubators set up Hong Kong branches to bring start-ups to the city, cultivate local ventures
China’s ATLATL Innovation Centre and California-headquartered Founder Institute plan to bring start-ups from around the world to the city and invest in local ventures.
Hong Kong economy
Beijing lobbying for Hong Kong to join world’s biggest free-trade pact this year Hong Kong applied to join Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership two years ago, with bloc representing ...
Hong Kong developer Hang Lung eyes China’s booming luxury market as it expands flagship Shanghai mall Plaza 66
Hang Lung Properties is targeting discerning Chinese consumers’ penchant for luxury goods as it prepares to undertake the expansion of its flagship mall in Shanghai.
Hongkongers call for more cut-price cinema ticket days to boost business in city, say night at movies no longer affordable
Some film fans say going to the cinema in city no longer affordable entertainment, particularly with transport and food added Two cinema chains report full houses in the afternoon, with some seats ...
Hong Kong innovation chief pledges to step up efforts to attract talent, capital to stop firms from leaving for ‘places with money’
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong also expresses optimism, pointing to city's edge in bringing in top people despite current manpower shortage He says city needs to attract ...
It’s time to get serious about shrinking Hong Kong’s growing garbage mountain
Once again our government appears lost as it contemplates how to manage Hong Kong’s growing mountain of garbage. The logic of the endlessly postponed solid waste charging scheme is clear: if you ...
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, Shanghai Stock Exchange, Shenzhen Stock Exchange to Expand ETF Offerings
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd reached an agreement with Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
Hong Kong environmental issues
Hong Kong is taking a major step in its war on waste by banning many single-use plastics. Here’s a visual guide on how much we waste, and the new rules aimed at tackling the problem ...